Question 1

which is better to use:corn oil, sunflower oil or canola oil?

Accepted Answer

None for cooking: None of these oils are healthy to cook with! most corn & canola oil is genetically modified so i would avoid if not organic. Sunflower is healthy raw. For cooking best choices are olive oil (for low heat- under 350 degrees) and coconut oil for higher heat. See http://integrativemed.Kumc.Edu/school-of-medicine/integrative-medicine/health-topics/healthy-cooking-oils.Html for more information.

Question 2

is putting too much sunflower oil into your food dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Sunflower oil can increase bad cholesterol. It is commonly used in frying, like in fast food restaurants, packaged and other processed foods.

Please avoid fast/fried foods, packaged foods, and processed foods. Avoid cooking with sunflower oil.

Cooking with olive oil is best.

Best diet is one rich in fresh fish, fruits and vegetables, some chicken/shellfish and minimize red meat.

Question 3

what are safflower and sunflower oil benefits?

Accepted Answer

Many benefits: safflower oil appears to increase insulin sensitivity,  decrease  HbA1C,  decrease C-reactive protein, lower fasting blood sugar and increase"good’ cholesterol.  It should, if taken be balanced with additional consumption of omega 3 fatty acids Sunflower oil is also rich in omega 6 fatty acids and has similar effects to safflower oil.  The normal diet is usually very rich in omega 6 fatty acids so supplementation is unnecessary.  Better to take omega 3 fatty acids as they balance the omega 6: seafood, flaxseeds, walnuts and canola oil.

Question 4

which is healthier: grapeseed oil or sunflower oil?

Accepted Answer

Grapeseed sunflower: Depends on what health issues you are trying to treat. Lets chant and we can figure out what is best for you.

Question 5

i cook with sunflower oil. is it good for health. ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sunflower oil is comprised mostly of poly and monounsaturated fatty acids.  These are the healthy fats.  Bad fats are saturated fat and trans fat.

I'd also advise not to cook everything in oil :).

Question 6

which has less cholesterol, mustardoil or sunflower oil?

Accepted Answer

It's a toss-up: Mustard oil has no cholesterol but is 100% fat, 14% of which is saturated fat, 59% monounsaturated. Sunflower oil also has no cholesterol and is 100% fat but 11% is saturated, 57% monounsat. Both have the same number of calories (120 per 15 gram serving).  Monounsat fats are good when substituted for the small amt of  fat included in a healthy diet.

Question 7

my 2 year old drank sunflower oil. should i be worried ?

Accepted Answer

Probably okay:  This is essentially a concentrated form of fat in the form of an oil. Unless he is allergic to the plant it is likely okay. I would contact the poison control number at 1-800-222-1222 for further information.

Question 8

are food products in sunflower oil bad for you because of the high ratio of omega 6s to omega 3s?

Accepted Answer

Omega-3s vs omega-6s: Some believe our modern diet that is heavy in omega-6s may be responsible for a variety of ills ranging from coronary artery ds to auto-immune dss, obesity, etc. Thus the trend to emphasis omega-3s, which have anti-inflammatory properties. Omega-6s are involved in inflammation, blood clotting, & cell proliferation; so they are needed. But we need to reduce the current 10 to 1 ratio to 2 to1—>.

Question 9

is this really true that sunflower oil is safe for health or this is just a way of making business for compnies? as 30 years ago no1 was using it...

Accepted Answer

Unsaturated sunflowe: The safest oils for the diet are extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil.  Most of the other oils like sunflower oil are polyunsaturated and many doctors consider these to be unhealthy oils.

Question 10

is it true that sunflower seeds or the sunflower oil can cure hiv?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: While I have no hard data from which this can be unquestionably answered, it is highly unlikely that sunflower seeds would CURE HIV. If this were the case we would have a worldwide cure for HIV. I wouldn't put all my seeds (eggs) in that particular basket. Herbs and other types of vegetation have been around for longer than humans, and many have helpful medicinal qualities, this is very unlikely

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